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War and Peace

fear
conflict
grows within
anger rises
war

love
spreading 
hope’s power
ignites the world
peace






*March 4, 2019
For Joseph’s “Light Up the World” Lanterne Contest
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Vangaveti Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 6:31 AM
Excellently framed :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 6:07 PM
congrats on your win. You did an excellent job with this form.
Sands Avatar
March 22, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Congratulations for your great win Carolyn :)
Callus Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 4:38 PM
A beautiful double Lanterne, Carolyn ... cleverly written, too. The contrast between War & Peace is vividly portrayed. Belated congrats on your merited win. Hugs // paul
Harper Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 4:52 PM
fun use of the form, Carolyn, good show of how they work, one exploding on top, the other sending roots, love the picture, too, enjoyed it
Horne Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 10:13 AM
love this, hon - will have to try this form. Was pleased you liked the Cross sonnet x
Barden Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 10:16 PM
A sincere congratulations on your win in Joseph's "Lanterne" contest, Carolyn - blessings and best wishes, and keep that ink flowing, my friend! :-) <3
Roper Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 8:31 PM
Congratulations,Carolyn. Hugs Eve~`*
Allison Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 6:27 PM
Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx
Ball Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 5:24 PM
Really great work here Carolyn. Love it. Well Done Indeed. Congrats. God Bless, JB
Messina Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 8:02 AM
WOW, Carolyn. This is a great Lanterne. With a great picture to go with it. Congratulations on your win in Joseph's contest. Happy Sunday...love, Charlie
Andresen Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 8:33 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem: War and peace, Carolyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
March 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Carolyn, anger and love war and peace - such perfect contrasts - certainly best for a win! Love this poem and its intense message! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Loving Iii Avatar
March 6, 2019 at 4:45 PM
The picture is mind blowing. trying to put the words with this picture but the contest was too restrictive.
Ligon Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 6:31 PM
Enjoyed the contrast between fear and love. The poem says a lot in just a few words.
Michael Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 4:32 AM
As long as war is used to achieve peace, we're in trouble...Nice wrote...All the best Carolyn
Kiser Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:50 PM
Excellent! Good luck in the contest.
Gauthier Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Bravo, Carolyn. Beautiful
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Well written Carolyn, mankind seems to be obsessed with war and sadly it's the innocent who suffer the most. Tom.
Kendrick Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Some day there will be peace on earth but now the only peace we have is the peace that is within our own hearts. Thanks for dropping b y. Sara
Pandit Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 2:44 PM
Your photo says it all, Carolyn. I like the way you articulated the emotions: fear, war, love, peace.
Allison Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 2:32 PM
fabulous contrasts Carolyn and the picture is perfect!:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 2:26 PM
Wow Carolyn, this is spectacular! Each word you have chosen contains such power and grace. We all need to seek peace if our world is to suvive. The picture is stunning. I am sure this will impress Joseph. We are lucky to live out of harms way with this weather, aren't we. Hugs, Connie
Andresen Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 1:47 PM
- So true and lovely written, dear Carolyn :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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